1 cup sugar
2-1/4 cups water
2 cups pinot gris wine
1 tablespoon prickly pear syrup*
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
*Prickly pear syrup can be found in specialty food stores.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until mixture comes to a boil and sugar is dissolved; reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add pinot gris wine, prickly pear syrup, lemon juice, and orange juice; stir until thoroughly blended. Let mixture cool to room temperature.
Ice Cream Maker – Transfer mixture to ice cream maker, process according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Freezer Method – Pour into container, cover, and place mixture in the freezer. When it is semi-solid, mash it up with a fork and refreeze again. When frozen, place in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Cover and refreeze until serving time.
NOTE:
Can be prepared 3 days in advance. Cover and keep frozen.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.